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Cap
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched infant cap of fine white calico, circular crown; deep brim, pieced in back, long in front. Fine white cotton cord drawstring at back and top; loops for ties. .5” cambric frill around edges.
G2003.166
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800 - 1835
User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral
American
cap
hat headwear
baby
infant
hand stitched
calico
cotton
drawstring
cambric
frill